The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERV MORNING. THURSDAY, MARCH 17. 1910. THE HOSPITAL ELECTION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2762, 17 March 1910, Page 4

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERV MORNING. THURSDAY, MARCH 17. 1910. THE HOSPITAL ELECTION.

The result of the hospital elections indicates clearly that, so far as the Borough seats were concerned, the clec_ tors strongly resented the efforts made by the Mayor to run a ‘‘ticket” and thus obtain a controlling influence on tile new body. The gentlemen whose names were bracketed with his in the election appeals may derive some consolation from the fact that their rejection was not in any sense a personal matter, but that they were merely unfortunate in having been publicly honored with the approval of His "Worship. Standing on their own merits, their candidature would probably have resulted very differently. Looking at the results generally, we can fairly compliment the electors upon the manner in which they distributed their votes. Our contention that the part played by Friendly Societies amongst those, requiring medical assistance should be recognised is adopted in the election of the Rev. AY. Lamb—who is to be congratulated upon his proud position at the top of the poll; —and Air. Robert Johnston. As a public man. Air. W. D. Lysnar has shown such extraordinary zeal in local matters that no one should grudge him his seat, whilst, as already indicated. Dr. Collins should prove an exceedingly useful member. The County results are equally satisfactory, though an experienced and capable adviser has been lost in Air. A. F. Matthews-. From returns to hand so far, it would seem that Messrs Chas. Gray, F. J. Lysnar, Hepburn, Holden, and Captain Tucker will represent the Cook County, and Messrs AlaeDonald, M.P., and Tiffcn the Wai_ kohu section. Taking their names as a whole, we should say that they will constitute an excellent Board. From what vu- know -of the now members, they Will infuse a welcome vigor to the management of hospital and charitable aid matters in this district, and at the same tune will confirm the support that has been given to the medical superintend, ent by the old Board. The. excitement of the contest just concluded has had one good effect in bringing into bold relief the universal confidence of the community in the present control of

the hospital. Under no circumstances must- that confidence be disturbed. Before leaving this subject, ive m'ust express our regret that the new Board will be called' upon to deal with difficult and occasionally delicate situations without the assistance of women. Mcsdames Scott and Beere are to be. congratulated! upon their courage and their patriotism in offering their services, and they may derive some consolation from the fact that at some time in the future it will be an accepted axiom of municipal polities that their sex must inevitably bo represented on such a body as that which has just been elected.